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Earthwatch Europe
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Earthwatch Europe fights for healthy freshwater, brings greenspaces to our cities and puts nature back into farming. We support communities and organisations to build knowledge, create connections and motivate action.

https://earthwatch.org.uk/
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🎁 Looking for a truly meaningful and sustainable gift? Sponsor a tree for only £10!

Give a gift that grows, supports wildlife, and helps create greener cities for everyone. All trees are located in our 290+ Tiny Forests across the UK. 🌳

Discover more 🔗 https://earthwatch.pulse.ly/iydh3evjb5
A young child wearing a green high-visibility vest holds a small potted tree sapling. They stand outside in a Tiny Forest with a blurred background of buildings and trees. Above, a festive border with stars and dots decorates the image, and text below reads, "Sponsor a tree this Christmas!" A digital gift certificate for a tree sponsorship with Earthwatch Europe is placed against a photo of a lush green Tiny Forest with some overlaid stars. White and lime green text at the bottom states 'Gift a tree for only £10. Get the digital gift certificate today!'
December 11, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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🌳 This #NationalTreeWeek, discover the ultimate gift for the nature lover in your life! 💚

Sponsor a tree in one of our 290+ Tiny Forests across the UK and support a thriving wildlife haven in an urban community.

Get your digital gift certificate today 🔗 https://earthwatch.pulse.ly/yasvmpt6yc
A child wearing a green safety vest holds a small potted tree sapling, smiling while interacting with a classmate outdoors in a Tiny Forest. Other children wearing similar vests are planting trees in the background. The sky is adorned with stars and circles. Text on the image reads: "Give a gift that grows. Sponsor a tree in an urban forest." A digital gift certificate for a tree sponsorship with Earthwatch Europe is placed against a photo of a lush green Tiny Forest with some overlaid stars. White and lime green text at the bottom states 'Gift a tree for only £10. Get the digital gift certificate today!'
November 27, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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🌳 This #NationalTreeWeek, we'd like to say a huge thank you to all the wonderful volunteers who look after our network of 290+ Tiny Forests across the UK. Tree Keeper Hayley and her community group in Barry, Wales, shared their story. 👇

Discover more 🔗 https://pulse.ly/pmsbhvx6sg
Three people standing outside of a Tiny Forest with lush green trees. An older person on the left holds weeds and wears gloves. A woman in the middle smiles, holding a trash bag and litter picker, wearing sunglasses and gloves. A child on the right stands with another litter picker. A bright green banner above reads, "Shout out to our Tiny Forest Tree Keeper, Hayley!" with tree and heart emojis. A quote on a bright green background reads: "Our Tiny Forest in Barry has quietly grown into a proper little woodland, and it’s been such a joy to watch it happen. I went from admiring it from a distance to becoming a volunteer Tree Keeper and setting up the community group that now supports it, something I never expected, but absolutely love." - Hayley Graham, Tiny Forest Tree Keeper. A handmade clay face resembling a cat, with carved whiskers and a red nose, attached to a tree trunk in a Tiny Forest. Sunlight filters through the branches, illuminating the leaves scattered on the ground. A quote on a bright green background reads: "I recently hosted our first Nature Craft Club in the Tiny Forest, a free community event aiming to bring people of all ages together in this amazing space. I’m constantly reminded how special it is to have a space like this that feels open, welcoming, and genuinely accessible to everyone." It is attributed to Hayley Graham, Tiny Forest Tree Keeper.
November 26, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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⚠️💧 A new study by the University of Exeter found that when common non-antibiotic drugs like painkillers mix with antibiotics in our waterways, they help bacteria become antibiotic-resistant.

This aligns with findings from our Autumn #GreatUKWaterBlitz. 🔗 https://earthwatch.pulse.ly/cpuuoj9fg5
A news image features a small waterfall in a river lock with a wooden bridge above. The headline reads: “Cocktails” of common pharmaceuticals in our waterways may promote antibiotic resistance. A blue water droplet icon with "IN THE NEWS!" text is on the top left. Source: University of Exeter.
November 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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💧🧪 Thank you to the 5,700+ volunteers who took part in the #GreatUKWaterBlitz this September! With your data, we can build a picture of freshwater health across the UK. Here are some of the findings...

Discover more in the WaterBlitz report 🔗 https://earthwatch.pulse.ly/slzwks3igw
Text reads: "60% of data points across the UK showed poor water quality," with wavy blue lines above and below. Map of England highlighting nutrient pollution in freshwater bodies; Northumberland is mostly acceptable with 94% blue, 6% red. Cambridgeshire is largely unacceptable with 91% red, 9% blue. Text reads: "Additional samples tested for other chemicals revealed high levels of:" followed by three red icons and labels: "Antibiotics" with a pill icon, "Ketamine" with a syringe icon, and "Pesticide" with an insect icon. Below is a wavy blue line. The cover of the Great UK WaterBlitz Autumn 2025 Report. It features the FreshWater Watch by Earthwatch Europe logo at the top, with a wavy design showcasing various people conducting water testing activities outdoors. The text "Discover more!" is displayed on the right.
November 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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🌳🐞This #OutdoorClassroomDay, we'd like to say a huge thank you to all the schools across the UK who have engaged in our Nature In Cities programmes.

Discover more 🔗 https://pulse.ly/qbnchtbftc
A group of seven children stand outdoors in a Tiny Forest, each holding up a small plant or mud sculpture. They are dressed in casual, colourful clothing and rain boots, with greenery and a wooden fence in the background. The scene conveys a sense of playful exploration and outdoor activity. A child smiling while holding a clear container with a ladybug on a piece of bark inside. Four children stand in a Tiny Forest amidst tree saplings, holding clipboards and measuring tapes, as they engage in citizen science activities. A dark green background features a quote in white and lime green text: "We're thrilled to see how schools across the UK are using our Tiny Forests as outdoor classrooms. From going on bug hunts to measuring trees, getting their hands muddy when testing for soil health... and did I mention playing music to the trees and shadow drawing? There are so many activities that give children a chance to connect with nature, to become citizen scientists, and for teachers to take the curriculum outdoors into these living laboratories." The author is Divya Kumar, Community Engagement Manager at Earthwatch Europe.
November 6, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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💧📋 The results are in for our September #GreatUKWaterBlitz...

🧪 Thank you to the 5,700+ volunteers who tested their local rivers, lakes, ponds and streams between 19-22 September. With your data, we can fight for real change!

Read the full report 🔗 https://earthwatch.pulse.ly/d3u83xh0y7
The cover of the Great UK WaterBlitz Autumn 2025 Report by the environmental charity Earthwatch Europe, showcasing a collage of photos featuring various individuals engaged in water testing activities near bodies of water. The cover is placed on a dark blue background with a white wavy line, and the phrase "out now!" is displayed prominently.
November 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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💧This Halloween, the real horror is in the water... 👻

The September #GreatUKWaterBlitz report will reveal it all – stay tuned!
October 31, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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🌾Farmers use our citizen science tools to monitor the health of their land. This helps them choose a nature-friendly future.

✍️ Be part of the change and leave a gift in your will! Our will writing service with Octopus Legacy covers costs up to £150.

Discover more 🔗 https://pulse.ly/sqtm5ydo45
A man and a woman are crouched in a lush, green field, examining plants. The sky is partly cloudy. The text at the bottom reads, "I WILL restore our countryside." Brown background with white and orange text: "Change starts with a will." Below, in white: "Write or update your will for free and leave a gift to nature." At the bottom, logos for "earthwatch Europe" and "octopus legacy."
October 23, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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🌳📏This weekend is your last chance to be a citizen science superhero as part of the Tiny Forest Tree Survey!

📅Visit a Tiny Forest near you, complete the survey and submit your data before the end of THIS SUNDAY 19 OCTOBER.

Discover more 🔗 https://earthwatch.pulse.ly/h9lb2kivkk

#TFTreeSurvey
Three children are engaged in measuring small tree saplings in a Tiny Forest. One child is standing and writing notes on a clipboard, while two others are kneeling; one holds a measuring tape, and another looks at a booklet. A logo with "Tiny Forest Tree Survey" and text saying "LAST CHANCE to take part in the survey!" is visible in the bottom left corner.
October 18, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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💧WILL you help us fight for a better freshwater future? Leave a gift in your will.

✍️ Our will writing service with Octopus Legacy covers the cost of wills up to £150, so you can write a simple will for free or get a will with trust at a discounted rate.

Learn more 🔗 https://pulse.ly/ryityw1nhl
A person wearing gloves holds a small water sample cup in a natural, sunlit setting with blurred reeds and water in the background. The text on the image reads, "I WILL fight for healthy fresh water." Text on a blue background reads, "Change starts with a will. Write or update your will for free and leave a gift to nature." Below are the logos for Earthwatch Europe and Octopus Legacy.
October 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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🍁🍂 Have you enjoyed spotting beautiful autumn trees? Want to stay connected with nature as the colours change and winter approaches?

📏 Take part in the Tiny Forest Tree Survey! Please submit your data before the end of SUNDAY 19 OCTOBER.

Discover more 🔗 https://earthwatch.pulse.ly/quxipu6d61
Young trees with vibrant red and yellow leaves in a Tiny Forest, surrounded by a wooden fence. The sky is partly cloudy. Text at the bottom reads "Feel the autumn vibes in your Tiny Forest," with a circular logo labelled "Tiny Forest Tree Survey."
October 13, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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💚 From greening schools to planting urban trees, our partnership with Admiral Group has worked alongside communities in South Wales to help build a greener future.

Discover more 🔗 https://earthwatch.pulse.ly/6vpbi1pgew
October 8, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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📣We're hiring: join our FreshWater Watch team as Community Engagement Coordinator!

💧Do you have experience of working with communities to enable change? Do you have knowledge of citizen science & water quality monitoring? Apply today 🔗 https://pulse.ly/b7sh6rb97h

Extended Deadline: 10 Oct 2025
A woman wearing a blue "Earthwatch" shirt holds a jar near a river, standing on stone steps. White and blue text on the left reads, "WE'RE HIRING FreshWater Watch Community Engagement Coordinator" and "Join our team! Earthwatch Europe."
October 6, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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🌳📏 Tiny Forest Tree Survey starts today!

Choose one of our 290+ Tiny Forests in the UK, download your survey pack, and get your ruler ready...

Your data will help us understand how Tiny Forests grow and how much carbon they store over time. 💡

Sign up 🔗https://earthwatch.pulse.ly/uh2gerlyhc
A person wearing a red shirt and a cap is measuring a tree with a large tape measure in a Tiny Forest. The image promotes the "Tiny Forest Tree Survey" from 6 to 19 October 2025, with the slogan "Measure, identify, make a difference!" in bold text. The background is dense with leafy foliage.
October 6, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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🌳📏 Help us know how Tiny Forests grow... Join the Tiny Forest Tree Survey between 6-19 October – grab your ruler or measuring tape, head to your nearest Tiny Forest and be a scientist for the day!

Sign up 🔗 https://earthwatch.pulse.ly/lja3mqeo4s

#TinyForest #TFTreeSurvey #CitizenScience
October 2, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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🌳 The #TFTreeSurvey is back! It's taking place 6-19 October.

We’re inviting everyone who lives near a Tiny Forest to get involved and help us understand how Tiny Forests grow.

Sign up to receive a free survey pack with everything you need to take part 👇
https://earthwatch.pulse.ly/uiymcyw4ua
September 30, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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💧 It's #WorldRiversDay!

A huge thank you to all the #FreshWaterWatch citizen scientists across the globe!

🌍 Learn more about a couple of the groups we work with 👇
East Anglia Youth Rowing: https://pulse.ly/6ei6g8zczs
Zambia's citizen scientists: https://pulse.ly/ikevwj2thu
September 28, 2025 at 9:59 AM
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💙Thank you to everyone who took part in the #GreatUKWaterBlitz this weekend! From 19-22 September, 5,700+ people went out to measure their local water quality, collecting 3,300+ datapoints. With this data, we can fight for real change!

📋Stay tuned for the WaterBlitz report to be published soon.
September 23, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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📣We're hiring: join our FreshWater Watch team as Community Engagement Coordinator!

💧Do you have experience of working with communities to enable change? Do you have a working knowledge of citizen science & water quality monitoring? Apply today 🔗 https://pulse.ly/zivenlo4l8

Deadline: 3 Oct 2025
A woman wearing a blue "Earthwatch" shirt holds a jar near a river, standing on stone steps. White and blue text on the left reads, "WE'RE HIRING FreshWater Watch Community Engagement Coordinator" and "Join our team! Earthwatch Europe."
September 23, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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💧🧪 Signed up to take part in the Great UK WaterBlitz this weekend? We need your data!

⏳📲 If you haven't already, please make sure to do the water testing and submit your results by MIDNIGHT TODAY (Monday 22 September) using the app or online survey 🔗 https://arcgis.pulse.ly/hmf5ezq9kt
A person wearing transparent gloves holds a water testing colour chart with shades of pink indicating different nutrient concentrations. The background is an outdoor setting with greenery. Below the chart, text reads, "FINAL DAY to submit your data! #GreatUKWaterBlitz" on a blue wavy pattern.
September 22, 2025 at 9:36 AM
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💧 The Chair of the Environment Agency and our friends @theriverstrust.bsky.social joined us for #CitizenScience on the River Itchen yesterday. This collaboration is a huge step towards integrating citizen science into national monitoring efforts.

Read more 🔗 https://earthwatch.pulse.ly/6f2mnctqae
September 21, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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💧🧪 Are you joining the fight for healthy fresh water this weekend? Share your WaterBlitz story with us by tagging @earthwatcheurope and using #GreatUKWaterBlitz.
September 20, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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💧🧪 The #GreatUKWaterBlitz is here!

Thank you to everyone who has signed up to collect valuable data on freshwater health this weekend.

Please do the testing and submit your results before the end of Monday 22 September.

Watch our top tips 🔗 https://youtu.be/riOLLcC1C4E?feature=shared
Four children stand on a rocky riverbank. They hold a water testing kit. They are surrounded by lush greenery beside the calm river. The sky is cloudy. Text at the bottom reads "Time to test..."
September 19, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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💧🧪 Today is #WorldWaterMonitoringDay! Thank you to all the wonderful citizen scientists across the 🌍 who are collecting valuable data using our #FreshWaterWatch water testing kit.

Discover more 🔗 earthwatch.org.uk/freshwater/

🎞️ Video by Anna Steele-Perkins
September 18, 2025 at 10:45 AM